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Making a name for himself as the musical force behind North Carolina’s Little Brother, 9th Wonder began scoring hits for the likes of Jay-Z and Destiny’s Child. With requests for his production prowess growing, the in-demand beatsmith parted ways with LB in early ’07 to focus on his craft full-time. Ready to showcase his sample-driven style to the masses, 9th enlists an extensive class of MCs to bless his latest compilation, Dream Merchant, Vol. 2.
Proving there’s no love lost, remaining Little Brothers Phonte and Big Pooh lend their familiar voices to the spirited “No Time to Chill.” From there, Saigon ...